Compare 7/9 and 6/45
79 is greater than 645
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
79 = 7 × 59 × 5 = 3545 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
645 = 6 × 145 × 1 = 645 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3545 > 645 or 79 > 645
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